ENGLISH TO AFRICA - Multi Media Reporter - West Africa.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

Non-Personal Services Multi Media Reporter – West Africa Voice of America English Division

1.0 INTRODUCTION

(a) The Voice of America’s (VOA) English to Africa Service has a requirement for a talent vendor (hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”) to provide services as described below. The work shall be performed on a “per Assignment” basis. In addition, the Government will reimburse the Contractor for actual expenses as stated below. The Contractor’s assignment rate shall include overhead and profit. All work shall be performed in accordance with The VOA Journalistic Code and the VOA Charter as well as VOA Learning English writing, production and broadcast standards. The contractor must request pre-approval before engaging in outside speaking and writing that might give rise to an actual or perceived violation of the Code.

(b) For purposes of this Statement of Work, an Assignment is defined as the specific duties listed below under 2.0 Statement of Work. The Contractor shall be required to complete the assignment by the deadline stated below.

2.0 STATEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor shall perform the following work at the IBB Voice of America Headquarters Building (330 Independence Ave, SW) or from an external location suitable to perform all duties, as mutually agreed to with the Contracting Officer.

Multi Media Reporter – West Africa, VOA’s English to Africa Service

Contractor is contracted to work as part of a team preparing and broadcasting news content for VOA’s English to Africa Service. Contractor will normally have five assignments per week. The schedule may vary, and include weekends and holidays, as necessary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:

The Contractor and Agency agree that no employer-employee relationship exist between the Agency and Contractor.

The Contractor shall conduct himself/herself in accordance with the Standards of Conduct rules of the agency.

3.0 GOV’T FURNISHED PROPERTY, FACILITIES, SERVICES OR INFORMATION

The Government will furnish office space, expendable supplies, and equipment (e.g., PC with LAN connection, camera, laptop, fax, and telephone) if necessary solely for the Contractor’s use while performing the work prescribed herein.

5.0 SUBMISSION OF DELIVERABLES

Deliverables are submitted within a specified timeframe. This specified time will be arranged by the Contracting Officer Representative.

7.0 REGISTRATION & SECURITY

The Contractor shall possess a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number and maintain current registration with SAM (System for Award Management) in order to perform government work. The Contractor shall also submit required security documents and pass security clearance.

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EVALUATION FACTORS/QUALIFICATIONS

Multi Media Reporter - West Africa (Dakar, Senegal)

1. At least 5 years’ experience with a national or international broadcast news organization as an on-air reporter with mature delivery, working in a live news environment

1. Excellent writing and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor and adapt content across platforms

1. Skillfully researches, writes, produces, and voices complex feature stories

1. Adept at generating exclusive and distinctive content and able to think creatively about how to communicate that content to an African audience

1. Demonstrated knowledge of Africa, it's history and culture, and an awareness of political, economic, and social developments in the region

1. Applicant must submit exemplary samples of social media engagement and/or broadcast journalism including written copy and a broadcast news aircheck.(no more than 3 samples)